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FPL Question Time – Hazard, defence strategy and Mkhitaryan replacements

It’s a Scoutcast special of FPL Question Time this week as three very familiar names share their insights into the “trending” discussion points ahead of Gameweek 5.

As ever we were inundated with requests for our panel, so we’ve taken three of the most popular subjects and asked our trio of Fantasy doyens questions around those recurring themes.

Eden Hazard‘s name repeatedly cropped up, as did Pedro‘s – so both of these Chelsea midfielders are covered in the posers to our panel below.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan‘s one-minute cameo in Gameweek 4 was the source of much frustration for his Fantasy owners and the basis for several of our site users’ questions about mid-price replacements for the Arsenal man.

With the UEFA Champions League looming on the horizon, we’ve also pondered whether premium defender rotation should start to enter our thinking.

Unfortunately, we can only ask our panel a handful of questions each week but we very much appreciate all the requests and encourage you to keep your queries coming in throughout the season.

Anyone who regularly tunes in to our weekly Scoutcast will need little introduction to this week’s panel, but for the uninitiated, they are:

  • Andy – the creator of the excellent YouTube channel Let’s Talk FPL, who has six top 25k finishes (two inside the top 10,000) to his name in eight seasons of playing FPL.
  • Az – another well-known name on Twitter and beyond, who cracked the top 1k in 2017/18 (finishing with an enviable overall rank of 817) after previously having recorded two finishes inside the top 5,000.
  • Joe – the host of our Scoutcast – plus many other weekly videos – and who sits 79th in our Career Hall of Fame, having recorded seven top 10,000 finishes in ten seasons of playing FPL (including an “OR” of 840 in 2013/14).

Question One – Andy

Q. How essential is Eden Hazard given the upcoming stretch of fixtures/rotation for Champions League-involved premium midfielders? Is it worth a hit to get him in now?

Andy: “Essential is a term that gets thrown around a lot in FPL circles but often doesn’t deserve to be used.

“I think that’s the case with Eden Hazard. Does he look like a good option? Absolutely. Is he essential at £10.7m with so many other options to fit in? I’d argue not.

“Take David Silva for example. The Spaniard has played a very similar amount of minutes to Hazard, created three more chances, had two more shots in the box and the same amount of penalty area touches. All that for £2.2m less.

“We could see some rotation in the Champions League but I think this is often something we overthink as FPL managers. At most you’re probably likely to see the first XI players rested for one game, but not two or three in a short space of time.

“There’s no guarantee that Hazard himself won’t play in the Europa League and could see his minutes reduced in the Premier League. We will have to see how Maurizio Sarri views the Europa League versus concentrating on the Premier League itself.

“There’s no doubting that with penalties in his locker, an attack-minded manager to set him free, and his general footballing talent that he’ll score points and will do well over the coming fixtures. To answer the question though, I don’t see him as essential just yet and I’m not convinced he’s worth the hit in most cases.”

Question Two – Joe

Q. Is there a case for switching to budget, reliable defensive options who play week-in, week-out now that rotation of the premium defenders looms on the horizon? Or would you rather stick with the premiums and navigate the rough waters of rotation?

Joe: “With compass in hand I’m ready to navigate the choppy seas of rotation with this season’s three premium defensive sensations at my side, Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson, Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso and Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City.

“Why would I ditch one of a trio that so far this season have returned points in all four of their fixtures, accumulating an eye-popping 108 points between them? For less than £7.0m each that represents a return on investment that Fantasy Premier League managers dream of.

“Of the three it is perhaps Robertson who is most at risk as the Reds face a daunting September run that takes in Spurs, Southampton and Chelsea in the League, the Blues again in the League Cup and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The Saints game or the Chelsea cup game look the most likely times for him to miss out.

“But I’m willing to wager that if dropped for Champions League or Europa League action that all of this trio are likely to earn a full rest. So for me, the question is not, should we jettison good players because they may miss the odd game, but should we make sure we have a strong bench to cope?

“I have three playable bench assets ready for the coming threat of rotation. In fact, I almost welcome it as I gaze at the 16 points from Willy Boly over the last two weeks firmly nailed to my bench.”

Question Three – Az

Q. Who is the best Henrikh Mkhitaryan replacement? I’m looking at Pedro for his amazing stats and how direct he is, but Willian is making this move really tough.

Az: “It wouldn’t be possible to talk about sub-£7.0m options without mentioning Pedro. He has three goals in four games, plays for an unbeaten Chelsea side and has Cardiff and West Ham in the next two games. You’re right that he’s very direct and his stats are pretty decent for his price – the trouble is, will he play enough to be involved in enough goals?

“A lack of certainty of starts is the exact reason you are looking to shift Mkhitaryan after all, so you are potentially using a transfer to give yourself the same headache. The difference is, however, that while Mkhitaryan’s stock seems to be on the wane with the incredible performance of Lacazette, Pedro’s brief, goalscoring cameo against Bournemouth surely suggests that he will get the start against the Bluebirds.

“I actually think, despite some reservations about Pedro’s game-time, the lack of real options in the sub-£7.0m bracket make him one of the ideal replacements – particularly if you are keeping your wildcard to use in the next few weeks when the fixtures toughen up for Chelsea and you’d be looking to move him on anyway.

“It would be typical of Willian though if he ruins Pedro’s FPL appeal by coming on for him – or starting in his place again – especially as I am considering making the switch; as if the Brazilian needed any more reasons to prove what a broken cog he is in the FPL wheel.

“I say that Pedro is ‘one’ of the ideal replacements for Mkhitaryan because I also think people are still overlooking James Maddison. His ownership remains at 3.2%, and yes, I am a bit of Maddison fan-boy, but for me, he is the type of player that FPL is all about. Incredibly involved in the attacking phases and at set-piece situations, he is looking more and more like the talisman of Leicester that I hope he’d be when I started the season with him.

“His next four fixtures – Bournemouth (a), Huddersfield (h), Newcastle (a), Everton (h) – to me, could not be better. I am as sure as you can be in FPL that in one of those games, he is going to get a double-digit score and the bandwagon will be in full force.

“He’s been pretty ‘lucky’ in terms of returns so far, with a deflected goal and a very fortunate assist, but he passes the eye test whenever I watch Leicester play and looks like he is really settling into the Premier League. I’m expecting big things from him in the coming weeks.”

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836 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Gudjohnsen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Fraser and Wilson double bill madness on a WC?

    1. Hansel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Both look like good value options isolated so I see no point doubling up

      1. Hansel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        no reason not to*

        1. Davros
          • 15 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Are you Donald trump?

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. Only pick one you feel most confident. for me Wilson

    3. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nah looks a decent shout

    4. captainjilflex
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think double bournemouth is a good shout for the next few weeks. do you still have your wc??

    5. Pacer.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone for this. I would field either individually and so see no justification to chicken out of the double up

      1. Bird Raymond
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think you are right about this when it comes to attackers, but still couldn't bring myself to do it!

  2. The Train Driver
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    The source of Zaha being back?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It's everywhere mate, just Google it.

    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think the Evening standard first ran the story

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        And everyone else is referring Evening standard. I have seen no other confirmation, but I guess they are reliable source?

    3. Whats the Mata?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ben Dinnerry

  3. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Sell Mkhi or Bernardo Silva?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Both

  4. -GK22-
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    On an international slump do I

    A. Wildcard
    B. Save
    C. Move Gray on for 6.4 or less striker?

    Team is;

    Pat
    Mendy, Robbo, Alonso
    Salah, Mane, Mhiki, Gundogan, Jorginho
    Aguero (c), King

    Hamer, Gray, Pereira, W-B

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C

    2. The Beer Baron
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Save

  5. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    It's a coincidence that Ederson, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus weren't called up to the Brazil squad.
    It's a coincidence that Sterling pulled out of the England squad.
    It's a coincidence that Walker hasn't featured for England.

    Probably missing a few out. Pep is doing it right.. 😆

    1. Karan14
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero on holiday too.

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pep is genius!

    3. how now brown cow
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Kun dropped too.

      1. goriuanx
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Your lot doing it too, Alli pulled out today.

        So are our lot. I mean, Mignolet pulled out of the Belgium squad ffs 😀

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Just to give us Utd fans a false sense of hope I assume.

          1. goriuanx
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Don't you worry, Smalling got a full 2 weeks rest 😉

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              🙂

    4. EnricoPalazzo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Walker played the full 90mins against Switzerland.

  6. Silecro
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A) Mkhi & Robertson > Alonso & Fraser (-4)
    B) Straight swap Mkhi > Pedro

    i'm very reluctant to do -4's this year but i dont have money for such a big sofa to watch Alonso inevitable assist brace vs Cardiff

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. nisag17
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      While I don't like seeing Robertson replaced Alonso is definitely more important to have.

  7. megatron14
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mhiki & B Silva to Haz & Frazer?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    3. Dyballer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely

  8. Net Gains
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Just listened to the captaincy video.

    Seemed unbelievably arrogant, in a very British way, for David to say that Chelsea could name a B team and still beat PAOK Salonika away. They are actually an incredibly tough team to beat who have beaten the A team of many very strong European teams in recent seasons.

    1. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What else do you expect? Most of these fellas don't watch football outside of England. Total disrespect for everyone else.

    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What does he know about Greece football league?
      It shouldn't bother you.

      1. Net Gains
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It doesn't bother me that he knows nothing about Greek football. It bothers me that he's meant to know what he's talking about and he is clearly comfortable saying things without any thought, so why should the rest of the stuff he says mean anything?

        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          That's the point, whatever he say it doesn't mean anything. It's like you and I talking about fpl. People give too much credit to this fpl podcasts and taking their opinions like it's set in stone. It isn't, they know nothing more then anybody else on here.

    3. Brosstan
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      David is right. Chelsea B team should smash PAOK Salonika

    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A Greek tragedy

  9. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What would you do with this lot? 1FT with 0.0 in the bank. Would it be crazy to wild card?

    Ederson 4.0
    Robbo Mendy Alonso PVA AWB
    Salah Mane Mhki Cairney Gunnarson
    Aguero Zaha Ings

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Your mid need serious upgrade.

      PVA, Cairney > Fraser, Holebas?

    2. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Dont think a wildcard is needed. Probably ship mhki depending on zaha and Cairney injuries.

  10. Thinkering like a Boss
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Patricio
    Mendy, Robertson, Alonso
    Mane, Schurrle, Pedro, Moura, Salah
    Aguero, Wilson

    Hamer | Shaw, AWB, Kamara

    G2G for now? any suggestion?

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      G2G but swap Awb & Shaw on the bench.

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think if Shaw play, I more comfortable he come in compare than AWB.

  11. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Potentially rolling into gameweek 5 with Triple Pool, triple City, one Chelsea, one palace and triple Bournemouth!!!

    Can you name all these players?

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      TAA, Salah, Mane; Ederson, Mendy, Kun; Luiz; AWB; Cook, Fraser, King

      1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Impressively close, I sense you may have used psychic powers, or potentially looked through my comment history! Will actually be playing Zaha instead of Wan-bisaka most likely if I do my proposed moves...

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Or just looked at your FPL link.

          1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Or that as well.... foul play indeed!

  12. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    So, with the Zaha news I no have 2 ft and nothing urgent to take care of.

    Etheridge to ? (Have Patricio).

    A. Foster!
    B. Suggestions please?

    1. Toblerone52 - Zlatan Ibra-H…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      How is the rest of your team? Think we'd all like to have no pressing issues like you!

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Mendy, Walker, Robertson, Alonso, Luiz
        Mane, Mhki(not worried yet with those fixtures), Milner, Ward, Guendozi
        Auba, Kun and Zaha

        1. gergin
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          May be add some spurs wing back to this defense. I do not see value in Luiz. Luiz -> Trip somehow.

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            A 4 point average ain’t that bad.
            But yeah, a Spurs wing back will come in at some point.
            Would prefer to see Spurs play in CL for a couple of games first

    2. goriuanx
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe get rid of Milner. Rotation in midfield coming up.

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah that is true but it’s such an awkward price range.
        But I’ll have a look at possible replacements.

      2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        The one thing I’m toying with is Robbo and Mane out for Haz and then I don’t know yet.
        Would reverse of some sort after gw8...

    3. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No I leave Etheridge alone. What your full squad?

    4. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do a trade with Auba and Milner

      Something to: Mitro + D.Silva

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Nah, I’d only lose Auba for Laca as I do want Arsenal attack with those fixtures.
        Cheers for input though!

  13. theswallow1965
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone playing Champions League Game, via UEFA Gaming hub?
    My initial team is:

    Starting 11
    Alisson
    A.Sandro - J.Kimmich - R.Varane
    J.Milner - M.Asensio - P.Coutinho - S.Mane
    D.Tadic - K.Mbappe - L.Messi

    Plus 4/4.5m bench fodder
    Any thoughts guys?

    1. Krafty Werks
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Decent, not sure i'd take both Mane & Milner mind? Here's my first draft :

      Ederson
      Mendy, Kimmich, Trippier
      Coutinho, Mane, Modric, Pereira
      Aguero, Mbappe, Mandzukic

      Nubel, Akanji, Milic, Golovin

      1. theswallow1965
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Looks good.
        Yeah I know what you mean but last years stats for Milner and Mane were very good.
        Is that D Pereira from Porto?

        1. Krafty Werks
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Fairplay, yes Danilo.

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      My team

      Areola, Olssen
      Ramos, Kimmich, R.Dias, Akanji, M.Pereira
      Milner, Reus, Mane, Sterling, Coutinho
      Aboubakar, Mandzukic, Benzema

      1. theswallow1965
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Is Areola first choice at PSG now?

        1. Thinkering like a Boss
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I really dont know. But he play 2 the last 2 game. What happen to Buffon?

          1. theswallow1965
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Don't know. Buffon played first 2 games, then Areola played next 2. That's enough to put me off selecting him, unless Buffon is injured and not just being rotated!

  14. ahah
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I have the following and thinking of getting salah in: plus got 4.4m in bank... any advice

    hart/hennessey

    alonso / mendy / rico // wn // bennet

    pereyra / mane / d.silva / hazard / neves //

    aguero / ings / joselu and

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      ...

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      You need to upgrade Joselu/Neves too

    3. theswallow1965
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Mane > Salah
      Neves > Fraser
      Joselu > Jimenez

      1. ahah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

  15. Krafty Werks
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Pick one?

    A - Zaha, D.Silva, Doherty
    or
    B - Lacazette, Maddison, Bennett

    Thanks.

    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A.) But I don't like Zaha. Do you have Mitro?

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

  16. Kizza_10
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    RMWCT: is thier any changes you’d make to this team ?

    Hart
    Mendy Alonso Robertson Wan B
    Fraser Hazard Salah Pogba
    Aguero Mitrovic

    Subs: Hamer, Bennett, Billing, Kamara

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Pogba, Kamara > Maddison/Lingard, Ings

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      yes Pogba to Dlva

  17. Richd
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    PAOK Salonika do great kebabs.

  18. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:

    A) Robbo (tot)
    B) Bennett (BUR)
    C) Zaha (hud)

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A or B

    2. theswallow1965
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    3. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C

    4. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    5. The Head-Ake
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      B

    6. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      C - if it look from press conference like he may not start

  19. Munchen KFC
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A; Bavies and Vvd to Alonso and Doherty;
    B; Bavies and B Silva to Doherty and D Silva
    C;Bavies and B Silva to Alonso and 6.5 midfielder
    Thinking A with BSilva out the following week.Any thoughts?

  20. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Azaar my son smite the Salaahs,,

  21. Peter Ouch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mane to Hazard?

  22. rahul1
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What you guys think. On WC.

    Patricio
    Mendy, Wan-Bassaka, Alonso, Pereira
    Hazard, Mane, DSivla
    Kun(C), Ings, Mitro

    Hennessy, Rico, Maddison, Fraser

  23. AJ24
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Three players in my team currently unhappy with, due to not being nailed/injury/form. 1 FT this week, who to transfer our first?
    A) Lowton
    B) Bernardo Silva
    C) Zaha

    Thank you

  24. Gamer18
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Should I make any changes?
    Rui
    Robertson Davies Mendy
    B Silva Walcott Mane Salah
    Aguero Arnautovic Wilson

    Speroni WB Peltier Stephens
    1 FT
    0.0 ITB
    All chips available including wildcard

    1. Loftus cheeky nandos
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Davies, b Silva, Walcott, arnie all could come out. As could peltier, speroni

  25. Unsubscribe
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Topmarx you do know there was an article posted on the 6th of September that really makes your comparison of this year vs a different time, opponent and variables pretty irrelevant , don’t you?
    Salah has had more shots and created more chances than any midfielder in the prem.
    He’s just been unlucky. Really can’t wait for him to get a four goal haul and see what the comments are then. Spurs just got turned over by Watford so it could easily happen this weekend. It’s like when people doubted captaining him every game last season and got stung.
    Salah is FPL and that’s coming from a United fan.

  26. Unsubscribe
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    now
    Topmarx you do know there was an article posted on the 6th of September that really makes your comparison of this year vs a different time, opponent and variables pretty irrelevant , don’t you?
    Salah has had more shots and created more chances than any midfielder in the prem.
    He’s just been unlucky. Really can’t wait for him to get a four goal haul and see what the comments are then. Spurs just got turned over by Watford so it could easily happen this weekend. It’s like when people doubted captaining him every game last season and got stung.
    Salah is FPL and that’s coming from a United fan.

  27. Alpharius
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Mo Salah or No Salah?
    Consider this: Work out the playing budget of your squad (i.e. Not including subs value, time apportion if you rotate), and calculate each players % of this budget, then their % contribution to you current points total. If the latter is higher than the former, this suggests (on value alone to date) that the player should be held, if the latter is lower than the former this is a player you should consider offloading. Unless you are doing very well (or never captaining him), Salah is probably contributing a higher % of your points total than he is using % of your playing budget. (For me he's 5% up).

    I did this analysis on my own team, and found four players out of my 11 with a negative comparitive %, these are going to be the areas I address next.